Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DHS-26-MT-082-00-99
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $1,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Disaster Prevention and Relief
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Other
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
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- FEMA GO Help Desk femago@fema.dhs.gov (877) 585-3242
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is soliciting applications for grants to support multi-state and national earthquake risk mitigation activities, with an application deadline of August 14, 2026. FEMA will distribute $1,503,100 across six anticipated awards, with individual grant amounts ranging from $100,000 to $300,000; awards are limited to up to one grant per eligible region (Eastern and Western multi-state regions) plus national-level assistance awards.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public institutions of higher education, and other qualified entities that demonstrate critical skills in developing and implementing regional or national earthquake risk mitigation activities. The program specifically excludes single-state or territory assistance; all activities must benefit multiple states or address national-level priorities.
Priority areas include support for the Eastern and Western assistance regions, seismic community professional development, business sector outreach (including the QuakeSmart program), and the annual ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drills. Allowable activities include professional development and training, earthquake preparedness drills, business community outreach, building code updates, earthquake insurance promotion, website development, public awareness campaigns, seismic mitigation planning, and vulnerability assessments of buildings and infrastructure.
The period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028. All funded activities must align with NEHRP's vision, mission, and strategic goals as defined by the coordinating agencies: FEMA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Applicants must demonstrate measurable outcomes and enhanced seismic safety or increased earthquake risk awareness at the national or multi-state level.
The Assistance Listing number is 97.147. FEMA will award anticipated date of September 30, 2026.
Synopsis
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is a coordinating program for earthquake monitoring, research, implementation, education, and outreach activities developed and conducted by these four agencies:
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• National Institute of Standards and Technology
• National Science Foundation, and
• U.S. Geological Survey
FEMA awards competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education that possess the critical skills necessary to develop and implement regional (multi-state) and/or national earthquake risk mitigation activities on behalf of states and territories participating in the FEMA NEHRP State Assistance program.This notice funds multi-state and national activities and is not intended to assist any one particular state or territory. Priorities include: Support for the Eastern and Western assistance regions; Support for Seismic Community Professional Development; Support for Business Sector Outreach; and Support for the annual earthquake preparedness drills (ShakeOut) for individuals and communities. All activities funded by the MSNEA grant program must be consistent with the NEHRP vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 NEHRP MSNEA NOFO - FINAL 508.pdf |
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